lose settings in new kernel

contrasutra · 04-10-2003, 05:12 PM

So I downloaded the 2.5.67 Kernel and Rusty's Mod utils as told by a member. So if I have to replace my mod files, will I lose all my kernel settings? I dont really want to have to go through the countless pages re adjusting again. If I do lose all my setttings and choices, is that a way to easily print out my settings or save them to a text file.

jailbait · 04-10-2003, 07:18 PM

make xconfig has commands to load a configuration file and to save a configuration file. You can use these commands to save all of your kernel configuration files under different names.

windoze killa · 04-10-2003, 07:31 PM

Before compiling your old kernel try running typing "make oldconfig". I think that is right. It will produce a config file that you can load after you type "make xconfig". This will load all your current kernel settings for a starting point.

contrasutra · 04-11-2003, 02:57 PM

Could you guys tell me how to install the mod utils and kernel source. The old kernel source was installed via package, so it was automatic.

windoze killa · 04-11-2003, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by contrasutra
Could you guys tell me how to install the mod utils and kernel source. The old kernel source was installed via package, so it was automatic.

I would assume it would be similar to redhat. Run your package manager and locate the package you require on your distro CD and hit install.

contrasutra · 04-11-2003, 09:07 PM

No, im talking about the new 2.5 kernel. I already have the origional source installed fine. It was a package, but unfortunatly, theres no slackware package for the 2.5.67 kernel.